Is North Face down cruelty-free?

The RDS certifies down against animal welfare requirements and tracks it from the source to the final product. All of our virgin down is now independently certified to the RDS. We started using RDS-certified down in our products in Fall 2015 and since Fall 2016 we have only purchased RDS-certified down.

Is down cruel to animals?

Farmers usually harvest goose down after the birds are slaughtered for meat, and most geese are killed about 15 weeks after hatching. But farmers may also pluck the feathers when geese are still alive, a painful process akin to someone ripping out human hair, animal welfare and advocacy groups say.

Is North Face duck down?

The North Face uses traditional goose down fill for its warmest jackets to keep you warm. There are other types of insulation available too, including Thermoball, an innovative technology developed in partnership with Primaloft®, as a low weight, warm alternative to traditional down fill.

Does North Face use animal fur?

It uses down certified by the Responsible Down Standard. It does not use fur, exotic animal skin, exotic animal hair or angora. It traces most animal products to the first stage of production. The North Face is rated 'Good' overall.

Are down feathers cruelty free?

Down is meant to help keep waterfowl warm, but has since been billed as an "all natural" stuffing material to help keep us warm. So, are feathers and down vegan? Nope.

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Can vegans wear down?

Down is yet another animal-based substance that vegans must avoid. As with nearly all items taken from animals, the production of down entails substantial animal cruelty. Down consists of the fluffy super-fine fibers that cover the skin of geese and ducks.

Are down jackets cruel?

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Although most down is removed from ducks and geese during slaughter, birds in breeding flocks and those raised for meat and foie gras may endure the trauma of plucking every six weeks before they are eventually killed. But no matter where it comes from, down is a product of cruelty to animals.

What is North Face down made from?

The down comes from birds primarily raised for meat. Their feathers are taken after slaughter.

Does North Face use duck feathers?

It's widely known that expensive puffer jackets, namely Canada Goose, North Face or Tommy Hilfiger are made using down, a warm material made using goose or duck feathers.

Are down pillows cruelty free?

Are down pillows cruelty free? It's a common misconception that, because goose down pillows are filled with animal byproducts that all soft down pillows are necessarily cruel to animals. That's not the case!

What type of down does North Face use?

The RDS certifies down against animal welfare requirements and tracks it from the source to the final product. All of our virgin down is now independently certified to the RDS. We started using RDS-certified down in our products in Fall 2015 and since Fall 2016 we have only purchased RDS-certified down.

What is north face down?

The North Face® down found in our insulated jackets is RDS down. RDS stands for Responsible Down Standard. This sustainable down is ethically sourced and fully traceable. This means we know where our down is coming from and that there is absolutely no live-plucking or force-feeding.

Is North Face a vegan brand?

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The North Face offers a number of vegan, synthetically insulated options – and it's environmentally friendly, too.

Are geese alive when plucked for down?

The highest grade of down, used to make the most comfy and costly bedding, involves a practice called live-plucking. That's when feathers and the undercoating of geese and ducks are pulled off their skin while the waterfowl are still alive.

Are there cruelty-free down comforters?

More and more companies are finding cruelty-free alternatives to cruel down filling. The answer to this chilly conundrum is easy enough to find. If you find yourself researching down-free bedding, look for buzzwords like Primaloft, Thinsulate, MicroMax, or TCS Down-Free.

Are down feathers plucked from live birds?

These feathers are highly valued by manufacturers of down clothing and comforters because they do not have quills. While most down and other feathers are removed from ducks and geese during slaughter, birds in breeding flocks and those raised for meat may be plucked repeatedly while they are still alive.

Can vegans wear down jackets?

Vegan insulated jackets may be called: synthetic insulated jacket, synthetic down jacket, vegan down jacket – or brands may use their own type of synthetic insulation. Either way, it will be labelled as vegan or synthetic.

Does Patagonia use goose down?

We are not comfortable using down from force-fed geese, though we have no short-term alternative.

Is Patagonia or North Face More Ethical?

Four Paws, an independent animal-welfare group that advocates for the ethical treatment of, agrees that Patagonia's standard is superior.

Does Patagonia use ethical down?

Patagonia's down is accredited by the Responsible Down Standard and the brand does not use angora, fur, or exotic animal skin. Global animal welfare organisation Four Paws called out Patagonia for its inhumane treatment of birds in the past, but the label was quick to respond.

What is responsibly sourced down?

Responsible Down Standard (RDS), certifies products that contain feathers and down from certified farms. It ensures that the feathers and the duvet used in the padded products derive from geese and ducks raised in compliance with the principles and criteria of animal welfare.

Is Canada goose down ethical?

Canada Goose jackets are products of cruelty, and it's not just coyotes who are killed. The company also uses down from birds who died violently. Geese used for their down are inevitably sent to the slaughterhouse, where standard practice is to hang them upside down, stun them, and then slit their throats.

Are moncler jackets cruelty-free?

Moncler only purchases down that is DIST-certified.

down must be exclusively sourced from white geese raised and as a by-product of the food chain; no form of live-plucking or force-feeding of animals is permitted.

How are goose down feathers collected?

The process usually involves scalding the birds' bodies in hot water for one to three minutes so the feathers are easier to pull out. The body feathers can then be plucked (often by hand), after which the down is removed by hand or machine.